Five things no one every told me how to deal with

[peace73 4]

We should all sell our clothes on eBay plus size cute clothes do well then we can support out new shopping trips!

[Skinnypie 66]

We should all sell our clothes on eBay plus size cute clothes do well then we can support out new shopping trips!

There is section/community on here called "Clothing Exchange," not sure how it works, but might be worth checking out?

[Huntingnurse 510]

16 more days for me! Scared and excited all at the same time! Kind of scared of being skinny and "normal" in a way - anyone else deal with that?

Looking forward to some of the things you all listed - wish more guys would chime in!

[t3max 14]

I grabbed a baseball hat out of my closet I haven't worn since I weighted 326 pounds. Now weighing 282 I had to tighten the hat quite a bit. It was a weird but awesome feeling. Also the other day we went to a restaurant and got seated in a booth. Prior to sleeve my tummy fat would hit te edge of the table. Now I didn't touch and had plenty of room. It was a good feeling.

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[Vidalia 122]

I have only lost 23 pounds, but the other day I was wearing my Pandora Bracelet. I shook my hand real hard and it flew off my hand. I was shocked. The same day I was able to pull my jeans down without unbuttoning or unzipping. They just slipped off over my (smaller) hips! Great feelings!

[JamesHRN 114]

You will do fine I was scared when I decided it was time to loose the weight. I even went to Mexico all alone to get my sleeve again very scared to go somewhere out of the states where I had never been but I got through it

I have never regretted getting the sleeve done and now I feel so much better at just over 4 1/2 months I had reach my goal and passed it by 5 pounds I started at 280 pounds stopped buying bigger pants at size 46 and my shirt was 2XL I am now wearing a size 30 in waist and a med to large shirt. I am currently at 175

I no longer need to take my blood pressure meds my knees and feet and ankles no longer hurt I feel a lot better now and I have so much more energy

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James

[grannyk 58]

@janerose - Being able to sit down in a theater/auditorium seat without either buttock touching the armrests...K

[Tesla1979 12]

Not sweating all the time & not waking up in the middle of the night with hot flashes!!!! As an obese person I was always sweating wayyyy too much....thankfully all that has gone away since surgery

[Cat D 12]

I love hanging my clothes on a hanger and they NEVER fall off when I move them.

I love crossing my legs.

I love squeezing between two chairs that I didn't think I couln't fit through.

I love clothes now.

I love posting pics on Facebook now.

[MrsGina 101]

I can't wait for Garage Sale season to start, so much cheaper than goodwill. So many nice neighbor hoods have such nice cloths.

[mizzzliza 113]

I am an equestrian' date=' I had no idea that the reason I had my stirrups so short before was because of how fat my thighs were. My legs have grown in length, when riding, and I feel more like a normal rider!

No one told me that at my current size - still 15-20# away from goal - many people would consider me pretty good looking....hahaha... it is great! Perfection not required.... progress toward better is my new mindset![/quote']

I used to have horses. Was able to lope, trot or whatever with my bottom glued to the seat. Fast forward a decade and 100 lbs and I've lost my seat. Hard to keep myself steady in the saddle. I am praying once I get back down to a better weight, I regain my seat. I've missed being able to ride well. And yes I know plenty of fat people ride horses. This is just my experience. I get sleeved jan 9 so by the time it's nice weather again I plan on doing lots of riding.

[Mich grand 35]

You can also lie and get away with having a thyroid problem that your now on medication for. Those make you drop pounds like CRAZY.

Thanks Becky. That will work too. I am really having trouble with mother in law. I have told her that hubby and I are on really struck diets. I still get a bunch of crap from her. For Christmas - she brought about 50 home made sugar Cookies. I sent them to work with my daughter and some with her boyfriend. I get chastised every time I refuse a beer too. I asked her to be a little more supportive and got no comment. Any suggestions on what else I can do to this woman-I mean besides smacking her! Hahaha. Thanks for ANY help.

[DeeBrownBaker 139]

I am one month post op and already, my shoes are too big... and I didn't know I had curves! I thought I was one continuous curve ( a circle...lol) I also wasn't prepared to NOT feel hungry... that is very different for me... I can't wait till I can ditch these clothes and get a pair of skinny jeans!! LOL

[kmb4me 4]

What a wonderful thread. Thank you all so much for sharing your stories and your success. It is truly inspirational to everyone!

[GeauxForIt 659]

I had no idea that people would be so happy for me and supportive of me. It's been amazing!

I had no idea how much I'd missed my waist. I have my hands on my hips all the time now.

I had no idea that walking into Old Navy and being able to buy a pair of jeans IN the store would move me to tears.

I had no idea that my shoes would be too big. It never occurred to me!

I had no idea that I'd want to DO so much!